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Emergency Incidents
Man unable to stand near E 20th St and S Rainbow Rd
Medical Emergency
E 20th St, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a man who could not stand up near East 20th Street by South Rainbow Road and South Rocky Hill Lane in Joplin.
Two-day-old baby girl having seizure in Joplin hospital
Medical Emergency
Mercy Way, Joplin, MO 64804
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical helicopter crew coordinated care for a two-day-old baby girl with reported seizure activity and was preparing for transport support near Mercy Joplin.
50-year-old woman sick near West Thorpe Street
Medical Emergency
W Zora St, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched to a medical call for a 50-year-old woman reported sick near West Thorpe Street and West Zora Street in Carl Junction.
Reckless driver flees stop on I-44 near Joplin
Traffic
I-44, Joplin, MO
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers received a report of a white Chrysler that fled from police southbound near Range Line Road and I-44, reportedly traveling over 100 mph, running a red light, and nearly causing a crash. The original reason for the attempted stop is unknown.
Deer hazard cleared near Center Creek Bridge
Traffic
Center Creek Dr, Joplin, MO 64870
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible road hazard involving a deer near the Center Creek Bridge. The deer was later reported removed and the unit returned to service.
Disabled vehicle on southbound Highway 249
Traffic
MO-249, Joplin, MO
As discussed during the dispatch call, a disabled vehicle is reported on the right shoulder of southbound Highway 249 near mile marker 3.3. The motorist plans to recover the vehicle themselves, and a traffic control unit will assist.
Crash with emergency crews near 7th and Range Line
Traffic
S Rangeline Rd & E 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible crash near 7th Street and Range Line Road, just north of the intersection by a nearby Target sign, with emergency crews, fire, and police in the number two lane. It is unclear if the road is blocked.
76-year-old male falls near Oliver Street, Joplin
Medical Emergency
Oliver St, Joplin, MO 64804
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall involving a 76-year-old man at a residence near Olive Street and the intersection of Boggess Drive and Oak Hill Road in Joplin.
Car and deer collision on Highway 43
Traffic
State Rte 43 & Gum Rd, Five Mile Township, MO
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported a possible car-versus-deer crash on Highway 43 just south of Gum Road in Five Mile Township. A white Nissan Altima with Missouri registration was involved, with significant front-end damage and towing requested. Injury status was initially unknown.
Single-car crash into ditch, no injuries reported
Traffic
E 10th St, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash off the roadway into a ditch near East 10th Street and State Highway 171 by the railroad tracks. The driver later reported no injuries.
65-year-old male falls at South Pumpkin Lane
Medical Emergency
S Pumpkin Ln, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near South Pumpkin Lane and West Young Boulevard for a 65-year-old man after a medical alarm and a reported fall. An ambulance was requested and units responded with an alpha-level medical response.
Traffic crash at 32nd Street and Connecticut Avenue
Traffic
E 32nd St & S Connecticut Ave, Joplin, MO 64804
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic crash near East 32nd Street and South Connecticut Avenue in Joplin, with fire crews holding a lane and EMS and police assisting with traffic control.
Minor crash with second vehicle exchanging details
Traffic
W Rabbit Run Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic crash near Rabbit Run Road in Joplin, with one vehicle on scene and another vehicle exchanging information before moving on.
Officer assists disabled truck on US-171
Traffic
MO-171 & Prairie Flower Rd, Joplin, MO 64870
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers provided assistance to a disabled truck on southbound US-171 near Prairie Flower Road. One truck was pulling another, and the vehicles were escorted until they relocated onto Prairie Flower Road to the south and cleared the area.
Elderly woman with breathing difficulty at east 13th street
Medical Emergency
E 13th St, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near East 13th Street and Garden Grove in Joplin for a 93-year-old woman reportedly having difficulty breathing and fluid on her lungs.
82-year-old woman with chest pain at South Reinmiller Road
Medical Emergency
S Reinmiller Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to a location on South Reinmiller Road near East 21st Street and East 22nd Street for a reported 82-year-old woman with heart problems and chest pain.
Crash reported by phone alert on Split Rail Drive
Traffic
Split Rail Dr, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an iPhone crash notification for a possible traffic accident near Split Rail Drive. A full response was sent, and attempts to call the reporting party went to voicemail.
Single vehicle crash reported on Split Rail Drive
Traffic
Split Rail Dr, Joplin, MO 64801
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported automatic crash notification near Split Rail Drive in the Carterville area. Responders confirmed a single vehicle had gone off the roadway, and other units were told they could downgrade while the incident was handled.
Male patient has a seizure at MO 249 and East Zora Street
Medical Emergency
MO 249 and East Zora Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near 249 and Zora southbound in Joplin for a male patient who reportedly had a seizure. Fire units and a battalion chief were dispatched, and a driver was requested to assist on scene.
